2003 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2003 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Meriva weights approximately 188 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Meriva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Opel |
| Model | Pajero | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
